The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-27

pOfteu lnai the races uhd Dccn declared
Off but promptly on time the judges
took their places and called the
FIRST RACE,
which was a mile dash, weight for aye
with seven starters After some difficult.
ty Mr.. Marshall Parish, the starter, got
them off fairly together, and q close and
| interesting race was won by Mr. James
r. Branch's Thriftless. Yigilant beating
St. John by a neck for second place
Time, l:49 i-5-yery good, indeed, con
sidering the mud the horses had to wade
through
TUE SECOND RACE
was the 2.j0 trot, and five horses started
/ This race was not ended until nearly
dark. as Others were run between the
heats. tn the first heat after much use
less scoring they got a good start, James
Fletcher Roanoke Maid leading nearly
10 the three-Quarier pole. Here. how
ever, b. ]. SCOTS Signet passed her and
won easily in 2.j2 W A. Cokes Sny-
dress third. Signet also won the second
heat in 2.jOi J. W. Bradshaw's Kluch
second and Roanoke Maid third. In the
third heat the contest was a warm one,
and the Maid TUNED the tables and won,
Signet second and Kluch third The
fourth heat was also warm Signet took a
long lead on the back stretch, but coming
mp around the last turn Roanoke Maid
moved 80 fast that il looked as If she
might oyertake the leader Sgnet was.
however going easy and won In 250t,
Roanoke maid second kluch third Sig
net thus winning the roll
THIRD RACE.
The third race on the card was a mile
dash for gentlemen riders All the en-
tries, seven in number, started and after a
rattling race the little fellow OF he lot. .
Mr. Bernard DOswell's Soatick. ridden by
Mr. Hewitt, won, with Mr. j. II. Branch's
Yorick, ridden By Mr. II0bson second,
and Mr. W T. Fitchett's Rarus third
Time, l.5j.
The breeders stakes, trotting. for two
year-Olds, was postponed until ! o'clock
to-day. This will be a most interesting
contest, as several Youngsters who have
been doing wonders in private will start.
MYRTLE PEEK.
Between the heats Of the regular races
the exhibition OF the Peek Combination
took place. The first was mile race
between Miss Myrtle Peek and Miss
II was thought that Miss Peek
would win, but her companion beat her
several lengths, amidst much applause.
Afterwards Miss Peek ran mile race
with a riderless horse Miss Peek Is
young, pretty, and a magnificent rider,
and the exhibitions of her company are
among the most attractive features Of the
Fair
As the races closed the grounds had
been nearly de erted, and all who were
left hurried out of the rain as quickly as
possible 4 has been said, the Fair, As
an exhibition, is success, and though
the ground cannot become thoroughly
dry a bright sun to-day VIII do wonders,
and enable great crowd TO enjoy them
selves 10 the utmost.
BRIEFS AND NOTES.
A number of side-shows are on hand,
as well as a photograph gallery, a rife /
range, hobby horses swings, and various
other sources OF amusement Messrs /
I'M anu LfthNtN nave ltdrtu tue cullit I
privilege of the ground. The band did |
lis duty nobly and cheered many droop-
ng spirits.
About one o'clock the surry troop, a
ine looking body Of men, rode in and
while the band greeted them with Dixie
hey were the cynosure of all eyes.
Out door fires were in general request
On each side Of the main building
outside OF coursel are restaurants con-
iucted for the benefit Of the Retreat for
he Sick Let all who go to the Fair help
he ladies in this noble cause.
The police arrangements are complete
md satisfactory Fakirs were pleasantly
by their absence.
Under the management of MrW Miles
,ary, Chief Marshal, everything passed
,f quietly and orderly.